New International Version “And do not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down to eat and drink. New Living Translation “And do not go to their feasts and parties. Do not eat and drink with them at all. English Standard Version You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink. Berean Standard Bible You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. Berean Literal Bible And you shall not enter the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and drink. King James Bible Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink. New King James Version Also you shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink.” New American Standard Bible Moreover, you shall not go into a house of feasting to sit with them to eat and drink.” NASB 1995 “Moreover you shall not go into a house of feasting to sit with them to eat and drink.” NASB 1977 “Moreover you shall not go into a house of feasting to sit with them to eat and drink.” Legacy Standard Bible Moreover you shall not go into a house of feasting to sit with them to eat and drink.” Amplified Bible And you [Jeremiah] shall not go into a house of feasting to sit with them to eat and drink.” Berean Annotated Bible You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. Christian Standard Bible Do not enter the house where feasting is taking place to sit with them to eat and drink. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must not enter the house where feasting is taking place to sit with them to eat and drink. American Standard Version And thou shalt not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and to drink. Contemporary English Version Don't even set foot in a house where there is eating and drinking and celebrating. English Revised Version And thou shalt not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and to drink. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Don't even go into a home where there is a banquet. Don't sit with them to eat and drink. Good News Translation "Do not enter a house where people are feasting. Do not sit down with them to eat and drink. International Standard Version Don't go to a banquet to sit with people to eat and drink." NET Bible "'Do not go to a house where people are feasting and sit down to eat and drink with them either. New Heart English Bible You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and to drink. Webster's Bible Translation Also thou shalt not go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. World English Bible “You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and to drink.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not enter a house of banqueting, "" To sit with them, to eat and to drink,” Berean Literal Bible And you shall not enter the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and drink. Young's Literal Translation A house of banqueting thou dost not enter, To sit with them, to eat and to drink, Smith's Literal Translation And to the house of drinking thou shalt not go in to sit with them to eat and to drink. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd do not thou go into the house of feasting, to sit with them, and to eat and drink. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, you shall not enter the house of feasting, so as to sit with them, and to eat and drink.” New American Bible Do not enter a house of feasting to sit eating and drinking with them. New Revised Standard Version You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them to eat and to drink. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall not enter a house of feasting to dwell with them, to eat and to drink OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and to drink. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not enter into the banquet-house, to sit with them to eat and to drink. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Disaster Predicted…7No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother. 8You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. 9For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom.… Cross References You must not enter a house where there is feasting Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 It is better to enter a house of mourning than a house of feasting, since death is the end of every man, and the living should take this to heart. / Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart. / The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure. Isaiah 22:12-14 On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. / But look, there is joy and gladness, butchering of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!” / The LORD of Hosts has revealed in my hearing: “Until your dying day, this sin of yours will never be atoned for,” says the Lord GOD of Hosts. Amos 6:4-7 You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. / You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments. / You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph. … and sit down with them Psalm 26:4-5 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. / I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. to eat and drink 1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. 1 Corinthians 10:21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. 1 Corinthians 11:20-22 Now then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat. / For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk. / Don’t you have your own homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? No, I will not! Isaiah 24:7-11 The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. / The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. / They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. … Ezekiel 26:13 So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. Hosea 2:11 I will put an end to all her exultation: her feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—all her appointed feasts. Amos 8:10 I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day. Isaiah 5:11-12 Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine. / At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands. Joel 1:12 The grapevine is dried up, and the fig tree is withered; the pomegranate, palm, and apple—all the trees of the orchard—are withered. Surely the joy of mankind has dried up. Lamentations 5:15 Joy has left our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning. Treasury of Scripture You shall not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink. Jeremiah 15:17 I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation. Psalm 26:4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart… Jump to Previous Banqueting Drink Eat Enter Feasting Food House Moreover Seated SitJump to Next Banqueting Drink Eat Enter Feasting Food House Moreover Seated SitJeremiah 16 1. The prophet, under the types of abstaining from marriage, 8. from houses of mourning and feasting, foreshows the utter ruin of the Jews; 10. because they were worse than their fathers. 14. Their return from captivity shall be stranger than their deliverance out of Egypt. 16. God will doubly recompense their idolatry. You must not enter a house where there is feasting Jeremiah was forbidden to join public celebrations because Judah stood under God’s coming judgment. Ordinary expressions of joy would soon cease as invasion, death, and exile overtook the land. His withdrawal from feasting made his life a visible warning that the nation’s fellowship with God had been broken. Ecc 7:2-4 It is better to enter a house of mourning… and sit down with them Sharing a meal expressed friendship, peace, and participation in the life of the community. Jeremiah’s refusal showed that he could not join in normal celebration while proclaiming the destruction approaching Jerusalem and Judah. Psa 26:4-5 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company… to eat and drink. His abstinence portrayed the mourning and desolation that would replace the people’s festivities. God’s judgment would interrupt the social and family life they assumed would continue, leaving little cause for celebration. 1Co 5:11 But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. His ministry was marked by personal sacrifice and suffering. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 3. Feasting Houses Social gatherings or celebrations, often associated with joy and community, but in this context, they symbolize a disregard for the impending judgment and a continuation of sinful practices. Teaching Points Awareness of JudgmentJeremiah's instruction not to join in feasting serves as a reminder to be aware of God's impending judgment and to live with a sense of spiritual sobriety. Separation from Worldly Practices Believers are called to be distinct from the world, especially when societal norms conflict with God's commands. This separation is not about isolation but about maintaining holiness. The Call to Repentance The absence from feasting symbolizes a call to repentance. It is a time to turn away from sin and seek God's mercy, rather than indulging in temporary pleasures. Living with Eternal Perspective Christians are encouraged to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and readiness for Christ's return over earthly celebrations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 16:8?2. What does Jeremiah 16:8 reveal about God's judgment on social gatherings? 3. How can we discern God's will in our social interactions today? 4. What other scriptures emphasize God's disapproval of certain celebrations? 5. How should Jeremiah 16:8 influence our participation in cultural events? 6. How can we ensure our gatherings honor God, unlike those in Jeremiah 16:8? 7. Why does Jeremiah 16:8 prohibit attending feasts and celebrations? 8. How does Jeremiah 16:8 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. What historical context led to the command in Jeremiah 16:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 16? (8) Into the house of feasting.--Literally, the house of drinking, i.e., in this case, as interpreted by the next verse, of festive and mirthful gathering. This prohibition follows a fortiori from the other. If it was unmeet for the prophet to enter into the house of mourning, much more was he to hold himself aloof from mirth. He was to stand apart, in the awful consciousness of his solitary mission. The words of Ecclesiastes 7:2 come to our thoughts as teaching that it was better even so.Jeremiah 16:8 directs the prophet to refuse ordinary social joys as a visible sign that Judah’s season of grace is ending. By staying out of festive homes, he dramatizes God’s withdrawal of blessing, warns against the deceit of complacent celebration, and models holy separation from unrepentant sin. The verse reminds believers that true joy and fellowship flow only from obedient relationship with the Lord; when a people reject Him, even their feasts foretell judgment rather than blessing. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You must notלֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no enter תָב֖וֹא (ṯā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go a house וּבֵית־ (ū·ḇêṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house where there is feasting מִשְׁתֶּ֥ה (miš·teh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4960: Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast and sit down לָשֶׁ֣בֶת (lā·še·ḇeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry with them אוֹתָ֑ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among to eat לֶאֱכֹ֖ל (le·’ĕ·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 398: To eat and drink. וְלִשְׁתּֽוֹת׃ (wə·liš·tō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8354: To imbibe Additonal Resources Jeremiah 16:8 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 16:8 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 16:8 Bible.com Jeremiah 16:8 NIV |
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